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Beneteau Group expects retail boat market to fall by 5%-10% in 2025

2025-03-21T13:17:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Nick Hopkinson

20 new models to be launched in second half when dealer restocking programmes anticipated to take effect; 2024 net income fell by 47% but overall Group declares strong financial position

NMMA offers insight to EU retaliatory tariffs

2025-03-19T13:03:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito

The National Marine Manufacturers Association in the US is out with analysis highlighting what importers need to know

Twin Vee 2024 revenues down 57%

2025-03-21T14:13:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie

Lower revenues, higher losses mark difficult year for US boat builder

Chris-Craft unveils new Catalina model at PBIBS

2025-03-21T14:11:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

New Catalina 31 model showcases modern design, enhanced comfort and innovative features

Propspeed lands new distribution partner in Croatia and Slovenia

2025-03-21T14:09:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

Luka Marine Murter to begin importing foul release coating systems effective April 1

Van der Valk opens 7th construction hall to handle growing demand

2025-03-21T13:00:00+00:00By Robert Wielaard

New hall allows Dutch builder to simultaneously work on two more superyachts up to 47m

Bavaria back in black, showing facelifted successful models

2025-03-21T12:52:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Lars-Åke Redéen

German boatbuilder returns to profitability following its rescue in 2018 by CMP Capital Management

Gulf Craft provides update on new Superyacht Service Centre

2025-03-21T12:23:00+00:00By Mike Derrett

New mobile hoist straddle carrier with capacity to lift superyachts up to 60m in length

Nautor Swan and Edmiston join forces

2025-03-21T12:22:00+00:00

Two companies announce commercial partnership for new sailing alloy 40+ metres range

Garmin named 2025 IBBI supplier of the year

2025-03-21T12:06:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

International boat builder buying group honours Garmin marine for ‘outstanding service and support’ for second year in a row

Hiswa-in-Water’s 40th edition to be held September 3-7 in Lelystad

2025-03-20T15:53:00+00:00

Northwestern Europe’s largest in-water show to be “bigger and more diverse than ever”

Barcelona International Boat Show to expand; possible second event in plan

2025-03-20T15:15:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Ricard Bracons

’Boatique’ concept introduced as new strategy for 2025-2028; possible second event to be held in the spring

VIVIC signs agreement with ACEL Power to develop electric catamarans

2025-03-20T14:24:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves

First deliveries scheduled for July 2025

EU suspends retaliatory tariffs on US boats

2025-03-20T13:55:00+00:00

Two-week delay offers parties more negotiating time

Stockholm Boat Show sees drop in attendance but labelled a success

2025-03-20T13:31:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Lars-Åke Redéen

Allt för sjön sees attendence drop to 36,000 from last year’s 40,802

MasterCraft fifth annual “Let Her Rip” on-water campaign

2025-03-20T13:02:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

Campaign encourages women and girls of all ages to enjoy boating and water sports

Harman announces supply agreement with Conch Boats

2025-03-20T12:56:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

Audio equipment supplier to supply premium stereo systems for full Conch centre console lineup

Serial yacht owner Eddie Jordan dies age 76

2025-03-20T12:44:00+00:00

Former F1 team principal died from aggressive cancer

Marketing innovation drives marine industry expansion: African Boating Conference unveils top industry voices

2025-03-20T12:32:00+00:00

African Boating Conference, set for October 21-22, gathers momentum as platform to growing

Myers celebrates 2024 safety milestones

2025-03-20T12:30:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

Reportable incidents decrease by 26% year-over-year to TRIR rate of 1.94

35-storey condo development planned for West Palm Beach marina

2025-03-20T12:30:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

No word on potential impact on slip availability following submission of development application for Rybovich Marina site

BLC Yachts ends collaboration with Dynamiq

2025-03-19T14:35:00+00:00

The dealer will no longer represent the superyacht brand in Turkey

Palm Beach show opens

2025-03-19T12:30:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

With more than 1,000 boats on display, the Palm Beach International Boat Show runs from March 19-23

Savvy navvy makes key promotion

2025-03-19T12:30:00+00:00

Misha Vysokovskiy appointed chief product officer at marine tech firm

Spain’s Balearic market continues to decline

2025-03-19T12:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves

Boat registrations down 27.5% in 2025

Mercury looks to expand fishing market penetration with new tiller handles

2025-03-19T12:30:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

New Mid-Tiller Kit for four-stoke 25hp and 30hp EFI outboards deliver longer reach for larger boats

12th Nautical Congress underlines strength of Spanish marine sector

2025-03-19T12:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Ricard Bracons

Over 400 professionals attended last week’s event in Malaga

Italian distributor achieves Gender Equality certification

2025-03-19T12:30:00+00:00

SAIM SpA implements equal opportunity policy for all employees

SE Asia Yachting Conference: keynote speakers revealed

2025-03-19T12:30:00+00:00By Mike Derrett

Azimut-Benetti CEO and SUTL chairman will provide insights into market trends

PYA issues warning to superyachts during UN Ocean Conference

2025-03-18T16:11:00+00:00By David Robinson

Possible demonstrations could take place in Nice and other neaby ports

Italian marina reports strong growth, occupancy rates reach 100%

2025-03-18T14:39:00+00:00

Marina Genova Aeroporto says 2024 was a year of “great satisfaction”

Yamaha Marine donates outboards to tech schools

2025-03-18T13:05:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

Eight US schools receive 425 XTO Offshore outboards in support of marine tech apprentice programs

Icomia appoints new sustaining member

2025-03-18T12:57:00+00:00

Sovren will be joining the Icomia Marinas Group

Thailand gets first Platinum 5 Gold Anchor marina

2025-03-18T12:30:00+00:00

Ocean Marina Jomtien is the first in Thailand to receive the global accreditation

Sri Lanka issues regulations covering boats, yachts and visiting leisure craft

2025-03-18T12:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves

The regulations address insurance, crew and safety requirements for vessels

Azimut names exclusive Polish dealer

2025-03-18T12:30:00+00:00

Supreme Yachts will operate as Azimut Yachts Poland

Saffier Yachts launches SL 46 MED, first images revealed

2025-03-18T12:30:00+00:00

The 46ft sailing yacht blends high performance with exceptional comfort

Northrop & Johnson broker dies

2025-03-17T16:26:00+00:00

Paul Daubner passed away last week after a battle with cancer

Fairline Yachts administrators receive several bids for brand

2025-03-17T16:26:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson

Future of luxury yacht builder looks a little brighter

BVI talks “concessions” to ease tension with US over charter boat fees

2025-03-17T14:50:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito

Proposed fee increase placed on hold until two sides reach an amicable agreement

Steyr Motors unveils global development strategy

2025-03-17T14:48:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves

Order backlog increases to almost €200m

Lagoon presents new models in Bordeaux

2025-03-17T12:51:00+00:00By David Robinson

French cat builder unveils its largest powercat and smallest sailing cat to date

Marina closure sends Baltimore-area boaters scrambling for new slips

2025-03-17T12:30:00+00:00By Craig Ritchie

278-slip facility on US Atlantic coast announces sudden closure over safety concerns, leaving boaters with just two weeks to remove vessels

UK refit business opens branch in Spain

2025-03-17T12:30:00+00:00By Ricard Bracons

Setag Yachts sets up new facility in Port Denia to handle yachts up to 30m

Vakaros buys sailing instrumentation firm

2025-03-17T12:30:00+00:00By Neil Eaves

Sailmon is a well-known brand in the sailing instrumentation sector

AvA Yachts sells first Kando 85

2025-03-17T12:30:00+00:00

Delivery is scheduled for early 2026

Italy’s Marche region holds conference on yachting’s future

2025-03-14T16:04:00+00:00By David Robinson

Objective of the meeting was to identify how to achieve further growth

Moonen lowers price of 110 Mustique ahead of Palm Beach show

2025-03-14T15:46:00+00:00By Robert Wielaard

The Dutch yard has slashed the price of its 34m yacht by over US$1m

Galeon Yachts overhauls range, invests in automated production

2025-03-14T14:54:00+00:00By Jaroslaw Adamowski

The Polish builder is looking to boost exports to Europe and the US

Italian rigging producer expands in France

2025-03-14T14:17:00+00:00By Jaroslaw Adamowski

Ropeye makes high-end hardware for competitive sailing and cruising